Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons ice water
  • 3-4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ΒΌ cup sugar
  • 150 gr. (2/3 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 14

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt to combine.
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Step 2

  • Add butter, pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining.
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Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons ice water, pulse until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed (if necessary, gradually add 1 tablespoon more water). Do not overmix.Flatten dough into a disk and wrap tightly in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour (up to 3 days).Make the Strawberry sauce

Step 1

  • Place strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a middle pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften slightly, about 10 minutes.
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  • Length: 10 minutes

Step 2

  • Drain the strawberries by liquid.
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Step 3

  • Place 1/3 of strawberries (the smallest) in a bowl with half of liquid sauce.
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Step 4

  • Add 1 tablespoons brandy and set aside to accompany the tarts.Puree 2/3 of strawberrys with a fork and place in a pot with half liquid sauce. Cook over medium heat about 5-6 minutes. Allow to cool and mix 2 tablespoons brandy.
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  • Length: 6 minutes

Step 5

  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out on a floured surface to a thickness of 0.5 cm (about 1/4-inch). Using a 10 cm (4 inches) round cookie cutter, cut the dough into circles. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoon of sauce with pureed strawberries and fold the dough in four sides to form a square. Firmly crimp the corners to avoid cracking. You can also form them in muffins pan.
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Step 6

  • Brush with beaten egg and milk and bake in a preheated oven at 195 C (400 F) degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
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  • Length: 35 minutes

Step 7

  • Remove from the oven and serve lukewarm or room temperature.
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Step 8

  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or crme frache.
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